misinformation

BrE /ˌmɪsɪnˈfəʊrmeɪʃn/ AmE /ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔːrməʃn/

noun en → es

1 FALSE INFORMATION [uncountable] B2

incorrect or misleading information that is intended to deceive people

información falsa, desinformación

Collocations spread misinformation · fight against misinformation

  • The government is trying to combat the spread of misinformation.

    El gobierno está tratando de combatir la propagación de desinformación.

2 INTENTIONAL DECEPTION [uncountable] C1

deliberate and misleading information that is intended to mislead people for a specific purpose, often political or commercial

información intencionalmente engañosa

Collocations political misinformation · commercial misinformation

  • Politicians often use misinformation to manipulate public opinion.

    Los políticos a menudo usan información engañosa para manipular la opinión pública.